Everyday Cheapskate: Kitchen Gadgets That Will Pay for Themselves in No Time at All

A vacuum sealer, when used diligently, will extend the shelf life of every type of food imaginable. LongJon/Shutterstock

I’m crazy about gadgets—everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army knife and I’m in heaven—the more blades and utensils the better. And when that gadget is a true money-saver? Oh, be still my heart!

Today, I want to tell you about four gadgets that are inexpensive enough to pay for themselves in a short period of time—and then continue to pay off in food savings, which is saying a lot as food costs continue to soar.

Vacuum Sealer

I’ve depended on a vacuum sealer in my kitchen for so many years that I can’t imagine getting along without it. Now and then, I get lazy, and invariably, that gives me a jolt to remind me why I do this.